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Martial arts were originally developed as systems of combat and self defense. Over time they have come to be valued for the other aspects of self improvement they offer. Today, martial arts are studied for various reasons, including combat skills, fitness, self-defense, sport, self-cultivation, meditation, mental discipline, character development and building self-confidence.

The NINMAA Association was created with the concept of having a group of highly qualified martial artists in different styles available to help martial artists and martial arts instructors become better at what they do. NINMAA gives martial artists a a common ground in which to advance the aspects that are common to all martial arts. NINMAA is an association and not an organization. Organizations tend to want to change and restrict you. Some organizations prevent you from developing, growing, and expanding on who you are and what you do. The NINMAA Association is here to enhance your abilities in the martial arts on the technical and the business aspects.

When you become a NINMAA member you have access to an incredible source of information and knowledge. You have the chance to work and train with some of the highest ranking martial artists in their respective fields. You have the resources to build and enhance your current curriculm by adding the systems taught by the board members. This will give you, your students and your school a new energy which in turn will increase retention and add to your bottom line.

Once you become a NINMAA member you can learn do so many new things. For example, if you want to learn and add sword to your current curriculum, you can with the NDSS sword program. If you prefer to learn knife instead of sword, We have Filipino martial arts, escrima or knife. You can learn Capoeira, Chinese martial arts, a wide variety of weapons, including long bo, 3 foot staff, kama, knife, sword, throwing stars and spikes, kusari fundo, or tactical firearms, just to name a few. We also have a long distance learning program available over the internet, if you are not able to make it to a school.
NINMAA is dedicated to educating people about the great benefits that the martial arts have to offer. To show families that martial arts is for eveyone. To have fellow martial artists come together and make the martial arts industry stronger.

NINMAA offers you the opportunity to enhance your current curriculum , improve your business abilities , and satisfy all your martial arts needs.
Through NINMAA you will be able to network with other martial artists , find business mentorship, and enjoy the fellowship of an international association.